CCSD: 21 teachers became board certified in 2013

The Charleston County School District is being recognized after nearly two dozen educators became National Board Certified Teachers in 2013.

The school district made the list of top 20 districts nationwide for number of new Board Certified Teachers, with 21 teachers receiving their certifications. The new additions bring CCSD's overall total to 508.

"I want to congratulate our newest NBCT certified teachers for their hard work and commitment to professional development through the certification process," said CCSD Superintendent Dr. Nancy McGinley in a statement.

A total of 230 South Carolina teachers earned National Board Certification in 2013.